Howdy folks... I know this has been discussed somewhat in Lilygirl's thread, but I figure I'd post a new topic and ask since it has nothing to do with that thread's original topic...

Anyway, I've been looking to try and develop whatever psychic abilities I might have. I figure I have some, but not a lot, since I've had intuitions/gut feelings about things and can sense when a place is haunted, but I haven't had much of anything beyond that. I figure on a 1-10 scale, where 1 is a doorknob and 10 is Sylvia Browne, I'm around a 2. I'm wondering if there are exercises I can do to bring myself up to a 3 or 4.

I've read some web sites and tried meditation, but haven't gotten very far. Is there more to meditation than sitting in the dark staring at the back of your eyelids? =) I have to admit it's pretty refreshing to clear your mind for a few minutes, but are there any tips to take it a step further? Or is that how it's done? I suppose I could try meditating for more than 5 minutes, but I'd probably fall asleep! =)

Any suggestions? Thanks...

KJP

Kevin, I think one of the most important things to do with meditation is be consistent. Which, if you're schedule is as busy as mine, is sometimes a real problem. We may have some folks on here who are much more knowledgeable about the subject than I am.

Check out www.gotpsi.org[/URL] This is a really cool website. I've found that by meditating a few minutes before taking any of the tests really does increase the odds of sharpening your psychic skills. Just practicing doing the tests seem to have increased some of my skills. I've also found, at least for me, there is almost a buzzing sound inside my head while I'm "tuned in". Sounds weird, so maybe that is some little quirky thing with me. Anyway, give some of the tests a try and you might find that you are a little more than a "2"!

OMG.. Carrie... I tried meditating for 5 minutes or so, basically by hiding in a closet at work and nearly fell asleep , then tried the card test on that site, I got 7 out of 10!

I went on earlier this morning, when I first read your post (without meditating), and got a much lower score, mainly the 1 out of 5 odds.

I wonder if the meditation actually did something, or I just got lucky. I'll have to do this daily and see what happens.

Interesting...

Kevin -- I can just see you hiding in that closet at work! I think meditating really does make a difference. I thought you might be a little more than a "2".

I've seemed to have a knack for the remote viewing. I think if someone actually had the time and worked on those tests in combination with meditating daily, it would make a big difference in sharpening any psychic abilities. It is a rather addictive site, so clear out that closet. =P

Meditate. Meditate. Meditate.

It's one thing across all spectrums of faith and beliefs. They all promote and recommend meditation.
Get a book. I found one that was less than fifty pages. There's really not much to teach but the book should give you the basic techniques. Which is all you need.
It's not about short term. As Carrie said you need to be consistent.
Meditate at the same time of day regularly.
Meditate on clearing your mind. It's hard. Especially at first. But keep with it. It may take months to get better but the results will amaze you. And for most people it takes months to really make a change in you ability.

I meditated for several months for personal reasons not for increasing psychic ability. After a couple of months I became so sensitive and started picking up so much I couldn't get a good nights sleep with all the ghosties pestering me. In my experience when you clear your mind like that you open yourself up and you become like a beacon in the darkness and attract all kinds of spirits. I had to literally work at closing myself off some because I was too open for my own comfort.

The best thing to do to increase your psychic abilities is meditate.

Buddhists and Hindus who use meditation to achieve bliss/nirvana/one with the All, warn against becoming side tracked with all the abilities you develope through meditation. Books and scriptures are written about the amazing abilities you develope over time with a strong discipline towards meditation. If you are not seeeking nirvana and seeking the "distractions" along that road then these warnings of thousands who walked that path serve as a guide towards achieving psychic abilities.

Like I said, buy a book. The one I have is titled Meditation. Simple. Plain. Nuts and bolts. That's all you need and should have.

Just sit upright, back straight for a short period of time letting all thoughts go. If one comes up, don't fight it, let it go without focusing on it. Like a cloud passing in the sky. Take three deep breaths to start you meditate. It centers you. You focus on your breath and body instead of everything else.

You don't need to meditate for any particular length. Just basically as long as you can. Try to push it farther each time but always recognize that you have different days, you cannot achieve the same results every time. Some days you will only meditate for a few minutes or not all all and other days your mind will clear immediately and you can stay that way for a period that will astound you.
Apply discipline but compassionate discipline.

Sorry this is so long winded. Just give it time. It will increase your ability. It's just like weight training. You don't pick up a barbell do a few reps and you look like Arnold Swchartzenwhatever. It takes months of working out to develope your physique. It takes months to develope your psychic ability.

Of course you can always take the "Dead Zone" steriod approach and go into a coma and hope you wake up. And when you wake up you have psychic abilities. I recommend the easy road. Meditate. =)